Pacific Standard Time That necklace? It's AI, and it's taking notes
Dec 10, 2025
Zara Stone, a journalist specializing in AI and technology, chats with Chris Gilliard, a noted privacy expert. They dive into the world of always-on AI wearables and the surprising number of users embracing them. Zara shares her experiences with hands-free reporting and how these devices are reshaping interactions. Chris raises critical concerns about surveillance, likening some technologies to coercive monitoring. Together, they explore the balance between innovation and privacy, leaving listeners questioning the future of AI companions.
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Reporter Wears AI Pendant During Work
- Zara Stone wore always-on AI recorders in the newsroom while reporting on them.
- She used them hands-free for interviews and meetings and found their summaries practically useful.
What Counts As An AI Wearable
- AI wearables are defined as devices whose core function is built around AI, not just add-on features.
- Pendants, pins, or glasses focused on transcription and summarization are the current category focus.
Pendant Gave Unsolicited Relationship Feedback
- Zara described an argument with her boyfriend that the pendant summarized and critiqued the next day.
- The device nudged her about micromanaging and she accepted its observation as fair.
